jpdb beta

rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)

1

prediction; estimation

4

to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)

4

rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)

1

physical ability

1

hereabouts; around here

1

area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances

1

killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style

2

to settle (a dispute)

1

cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga

1

it's not like; it isn't as if

2

ninja arts

6

binding hand and foot; temporary feeling of paralysis; sleep paralysis; being tied down with money

1

shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)

4

manipulation; puppet

1

vinegar

1

spittoon

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multi-

2

square formation (of troops); magic square

2

long sword (esp. the tachi, worn on the hip edge down by samurai); large sword; straight single-edged Japanese sword (from the mid-Heian period or earlier)

2

ultimate; final; last; eventual

1

three people

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four people

3

chink in the armor (armour)

1

to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough

1

grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold

1

this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type

4

moment; second; instant

1

indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell

1

shock; impact; crash

1

to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength

2

to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to

2

accident

2

take care; take good care of yourself

1

healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable

1

tapir (Tapirus spp.); mo; mythological Chinese chimera similar to a tapir, said to devour bad dreams

1

soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)

1

large serving; large portion

1

sword skills; swordsmanship

1

to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on

1

giving lessons at pupils' homes; going to train in stable other than your own

1

action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation

1

to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)

4

mystery

5

novel; (short) story

6

mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)

1

beautiful woman

1

mysterious person

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to explain; to dispel doubts

1

being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind

1